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The GREATEST comebacks in UEFA Champions League history

The GREATEST comebacks in UEFA Champions League history

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Following this stunning turn-around of fortunes for Barcelona, here is a flashback of some of the best come-from-behind wins recorded in Europe's premier club competition.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

With Premier League leaders Chelsea on top form, Manchester City will be hoping their Champions League win over Bayern Munich boosts confidence and re-ignites their title defence when they visit high-flying Southampton on Sunday (1900 IST) .

United start life under Giggs by thrashing Norwich

United start life under Giggs by thrashing Norwich

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

Manchester United ushered in a new era under interim manager Ryan Giggs with a 4-0 Premier League win over Norwich City on Saturday full of the verve and attacking intent often absent under the sacked David Moyes.

India-Japan aim to curtail China's maritime footprint

India-Japan aim to curtail China's maritime footprint

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

The India-Japan joint naval exercises are a strategic signal for China, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Rediff.com brings a preview of the main matches coming up this weekend in the English Premier League.

Euro qualifiers: Czechs stun Dutch; Italy tame toothless Norway

Euro qualifiers: Czechs stun Dutch; Italy tame toothless Norway

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

The Czech Republic snatched a last-gasp 2-1 win over the Netherlands thanks to Vaclav Pilar's added time goal after a dreadful mistake by Daryl Janmaat in their opening Euro 2016 qualifier on Tuesday.

Football's back! All you need to know post COVID-19

Football's back! All you need to know post COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

All you must know about soccer's return to action after coronavirus

PHOTOS: Spain rally to hold England; Italy vs Germany goalless

PHOTOS: Spain rally to hold England; Italy vs Germany goalless

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Isco scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time as Spain launched an improbable fightback to snatch a 2-2 friendly draw against England with both their goals coming after the 89th minute at Wembley on Tuesday.

'I want to be the best hockey player in the world'

'I want to be the best hockey player in the world'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'The way we are playing now, if we continue to play the same hockey, no one can stop us from standing on the podium in Tokyo.'

Extras: City's appeal against financial probe thrown out

Extras: City's appeal against financial probe thrown out

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend: United's tough trip to Arsenal

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend: United's tough trip to Arsenal

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will delve into the depths of his squad for the visit to Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday, as an injury crisis engulfs Old Trafford.

Tough decisions as endgame nears for Sahara

Tough decisions as endgame nears for Sahara

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The top court last week gave Sahara a final chance to raise funds.

Modi-Xi to have 'heart-to-heart' summit, charter new course for ties

Modi-Xi to have 'heart-to-heart' summit, charter new course for ties

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The summit is being seen as an effort by India and China to rebuild trust and improve ties that were hit by the 73-day-long Doklam standoff last year.

Stunning images celebrate the best in wedding photography

Stunning images celebrate the best in wedding photography

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Stunning images celebrate the best in wedding photography From intimate portraits to breathtaking landscapes, these stunning images represent the very best in wedding photography from around the world. With kind permission from International Wedding Photographer of the Year, these are some of the best in the contest.

EPL PIX: City suffer shock defeat, Liverpool five points clear

EPL PIX: City suffer shock defeat, Liverpool five points clear

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

Liverpool had won each of their previous four home leagues games in which they conceded first and 12 minutes later they had turned another match on its head as Roberto Firmino's trickery set up Mane to give the hosts the lead at the second attempt.

EPL PHOTOS: Liverpool down Newcastle to stay in top four contention

EPL PHOTOS: Liverpool down Newcastle to stay in top four contention

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Liverpool kept alive their hopes of Champions League football next season with a comfortable 2-0 Premier League victory on Monday against a Newcastle United side who finished with 10 men.

League Cup PHOTOS: Rooney, Carrick fail to convert as United crash out

League Cup PHOTOS: Rooney, Carrick fail to convert as United crash out

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

First win for Liverpool manager Klopp, City thrash Palace 5-1

Euro: Ireland's Duffy relishing second coming after brush with death

Euro: Ireland's Duffy relishing second coming after brush with death

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

A little over six years after almost losing his life in a training-ground accident with the Ireland team, defender Shane Duffy will probably start one of the biggest games of his career against France in the second round of Euro 2016.

Prince: Will take it to the next level with Nora

Prince: Will take it to the next level with Nora

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

'I would like to break the jinx that relationships made in the Bigg Boss house don't last long.'

Inter's beat Livorno in Zanetti's comeback

Inter's beat Livorno in Zanetti's comeback

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Inter Milan earned a 2-0 victory over Livorno thanks to a howler from visiting goalkeeper Francesco Bardi, who is on loan from the San Siro club, and a late Yuto Nagatomo strike in Serie A on Saturday.

Euro football: Barca lose as Ronaldo breaks another record; Leicester cruise on

Euro football: Barca lose as Ronaldo breaks another record; Leicester cruise on

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Barcelona's lead at the top of La Liga was cut after a second consecutive defeat and LeicesterCity's improbable march towards the Premier League title showed no sign of slowing as they won a fifth straight match. Juventus stayed six points clear of Napoli after Italy's top two both won and Bayern Munich extended their Bundesliga lead to seven points. Here is a summary of results from football matches played across Europe over the weekend.

'Mr Hefner is the most decent man I've ever met'

'Mr Hefner is the most decent man I've ever met'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, who passed into the ages on September 28, once hosted starlet Sherlyn Chopra at the Playboy Mansion. Sherlyn shares the experience.

EPL: Adam double helps Stoke heap more pain on United

EPL: Adam double helps Stoke heap more pain on United

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Charlie Adam scored twice as Stoke City beat Manchester United 2-1 on Saturday to show the flailing Premier League champions it will take more than one big-money signing to improve their fortunes.

CL Preview: Ranieri urges Leicester to raise game; Juve without Chiellini

CL Preview: Ranieri urges Leicester to raise game; Juve without Chiellini

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Manager Claudio Ranieri has challenged Leicester City to put in their best performance of the season when they host FC Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Rediff.com brings a preview of the main matches coming up this weekend in the English Premier League.

EPL PHOTOS: Rooney ends goal drought; United go third

EPL PHOTOS: Rooney ends goal drought; United go third

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Wayne Rooney ended his eight-game Premier League scoring drought with a 2-0 victory against a dogged Sunderland.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Four months after quitting Liverpool for Manchester City, Raheem Sterling will have the first opportunity to justify the move by getting one over his former employers when the teams meet at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

Man City back on top after Dzeko double downs Everton

Man City back on top after Dzeko double downs Everton

Rediff.com4 May 2014

Manchester City returned to the Premier League summit for the first time since January with a 3-2 win at Everton on Saturday that left them six points from a second title in three seasons.

Big wins for City and Barca as they up the ante before Christmas

Big wins for City and Barca as they up the ante before Christmas

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Here is the round-up of all the football action across Europe on the weekend

Former Real Madrid captain Raul joins New York Cosmos

Former Real Madrid captain Raul joins New York Cosmos

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Former Real Madrid and Spain forward Raul has joined New York Cosmos for the 2015 season on a "multi-year" contract pending a medical, the North American Soccer League (NASL) club said on Thursday.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Arsenal and Manchester City meet at The Emirates on Saturday when both teams will seek to roar into life after making spluttering starts to their Premier League campaigns.

Costa's Chelsea exit a 'real shame' for Premier League

Costa's Chelsea exit a 'real shame' for Premier League

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

'We want to thank him (Costa) for what he did with this club. We wish him all the best for the future'

EPL PHOTOS: Man City suffer blow to title hopes with Norwich stalemate

EPL PHOTOS: Man City suffer blow to title hopes with Norwich stalemate

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

ManchesterCity's hopes of regaining the Premier League title suffered a potentially grievous blow on Saturday as they were held to a goalless draw by struggling NorwichCity at Carrow Road.

5 wildlife getaways to make the most of your Diwali weekend

5 wildlife getaways to make the most of your Diwali weekend

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Still unsure about where you want to travel during the long Diwali weekend? We'll help you out.

India, Japan and the China threat

India, Japan and the China threat

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

'Relations between India and Japan are robust and devoid of either shadow of history or any irritant.' 'In fact, there is plenty of warmth and goodwill earned over history. There are no negatives but only opportunities,' notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

The UEFA Champions League's greatest comebacks

The UEFA Champions League's greatest comebacks

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Following Bayern Munich's brilliant 7-4 (on aggregate) win over FC Porto in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, here's a look at a few memorable come-from-behind victories in Europe's premier football competition.

EPL: Rooney on target as Man United replace Man City at top

EPL: Rooney on target as Man United replace Man City at top

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Manchester United replaced Manchester City as Premier League leaders with Wayne Rooney ending an 11-match run without a league goal in his side's comfortable 3-0 win over Sunderland at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Preview: UEFA's first 'week of football'

Preview: UEFA's first 'week of football'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Europe is preparing for UEFA's first full-blown 'week of football' as the marathon Euro 2016 qualifying competition gets into full swing - although it promises to be a distinctly underwhelming experience.

PHOTOS: Ronaldo dominates European football weekend with five goals

PHOTOS: Ronaldo dominates European football weekend with five goals

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo bagged his first five-goal haul in Real Madrid's 9-1 hammering of Granada while title-chasing Bayern Munich and Chelsea won again in Germany and England.

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea late show sinks Southampton; Leicester's dream stays alive

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea late show sinks Southampton; Leicester's dream stays alive

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Cesc Fabregas and Branislav Ivanovic struck late goals to earn improving champions Chelsea a 2-1 victory at Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday.